Welcome On behalf of T & L & their families, I would like to welcome all of you to this very special occasion.
Giving Bride Away
Minister: Who gives this woman to be married to this man?
Giver: Response of: I DO
Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the presence of this company, to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Marriage is an honorable estate, instituted of God, blessed by our Lord Jesus Christ, and commended by St. Paul to be honorable among all men. It is not, therefore, to be entered into lightly or unadvisedly; but reverently, soberly, and in fear of God. It is fitting, therefore, that we should on this occasion, seek the divine blessing. Let us pray.
PLEASE BE SEATED:
Promissory Vows
Minister to the man: T, do you take this woman to be your lawful wedded wife? And do you solemnly promise, before God and these witnesses, that forsaking all others for her alone, you will perform unto her all the duties that a husband owes to his wife, until God, by death, shall separate you?
The man: I do.
Minister to the woman: L, do you take this man to be your lawful wedded husband? And do you solemnly promise, before God and these witnesses, that forsaking all others for him alone, you will perform unto him all the duties that a wife owes her husband, until God, by death, shall separate you?
The woman: I do.
Short Message: As T and L, make this commitment to each other, before God and these witnesses, let us read from scripture, God’s Holy Word the value of making Jesus Christ the foundation of their marriage.
Parable wise & foolish builder (Mathew 7:24-27)
Wedding Vows: The couple have written their own vows that they would like to share.
Ring Vows
Minister to man: T, What token do you give as a symbol of your affection and of your sincerity and love?
The man: A ring. (Best man hands to minister).
Minister to woman: L, Will you receive this ring as a token of T’s affection, sincerity, and love, and will you wear it as a symbol of your own affection, sincerity and love to him?
The woman: I will
Minister to man: T, place the ring on Lauren’s left hand and repeat while holding the ring. This ring I give to you, in token and pledge, of our constant faith and abiding love; with this ring, I commit my life to you
Minister to woman: L, What token do you give as a symbol of your affection and of your sincerity and love?
The woman: A ring. (Maid of Honor hands to minister).
Minister to man: T, Will you receive this ring as a token of Lauren’s affection, sincerity, and love, and will you wear it as a symbol of your own affection, sincerity and love to her?
The man: I will
Minister to woman: L, place the ring on T’s left hand and repeat while holding the ring. This ring I give to you, in token and pledge, of our constant faith, and abiding love; with this ring I commit my life to you.
The Bible teaches us in Genesis chapter 2: 21-24, that a man will leave his father and mother and be united with His wife as one flesh.
As a symbol of this union, the mothers and the bride and groom will light the candles.
“ From every human being there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven, and when two souls that are destined to be together find each other, the streams of light flow together and a single brighter light goes forth from that united being.
As a symbol of this union, Thomas and Lauren will light their candle.
Pronouncement
Minister: For as much as T, and L have consented together
In Holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and this company, and have
Thereto given and pledged their faith, each to the other, and have declared the same, I now pronounce you husband and wife, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Those whom God hath joined together, let No man put asunder!
You may Kiss the Bride.
Introduction of couple: I now present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Smith.
Giving Bride Away
Minister: Who gives this woman to be married to this man?
Giver: Response of: I DO
Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the presence of this company, to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Marriage is an honorable estate, instituted of God, blessed by our Lord Jesus Christ, and commended by St. Paul to be honorable among all men. It is not, therefore, to be entered into lightly or unadvisedly; but reverently, soberly, and in fear of God. It is fitting, therefore, that we should on this occasion, seek the divine blessing. Let us pray.
PLEASE BE SEATED:
Promissory Vows
Minister to the man: T, do you take this woman to be your lawful wedded wife? And do you solemnly promise, before God and these witnesses, that forsaking all others for her alone, you will perform unto her all the duties that a husband owes to his wife, until God, by death, shall separate you?
The man: I do.
Minister to the woman: L, do you take this man to be your lawful wedded husband? And do you solemnly promise, before God and these witnesses, that forsaking all others for him alone, you will perform unto him all the duties that a wife owes her husband, until God, by death, shall separate you?
The woman: I do.
Short Message: As T and L, make this commitment to each other, before God and these witnesses, let us read from scripture, God’s Holy Word the value of making Jesus Christ the foundation of their marriage.
Parable wise & foolish builder (Mathew 7:24-27)
Wedding Vows: The couple have written their own vows that they would like to share.
Ring Vows
Minister to man: T, What token do you give as a symbol of your affection and of your sincerity and love?
The man: A ring. (Best man hands to minister).
Minister to woman: L, Will you receive this ring as a token of T’s affection, sincerity, and love, and will you wear it as a symbol of your own affection, sincerity and love to him?
The woman: I will
Minister to man: T, place the ring on Lauren’s left hand and repeat while holding the ring. This ring I give to you, in token and pledge, of our constant faith and abiding love; with this ring, I commit my life to you
Minister to woman: L, What token do you give as a symbol of your affection and of your sincerity and love?
The woman: A ring. (Maid of Honor hands to minister).
Minister to man: T, Will you receive this ring as a token of Lauren’s affection, sincerity, and love, and will you wear it as a symbol of your own affection, sincerity and love to her?
The man: I will
Minister to woman: L, place the ring on T’s left hand and repeat while holding the ring. This ring I give to you, in token and pledge, of our constant faith, and abiding love; with this ring I commit my life to you.
The Bible teaches us in Genesis chapter 2: 21-24, that a man will leave his father and mother and be united with His wife as one flesh.
As a symbol of this union, the mothers and the bride and groom will light the candles.
“ From every human being there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven, and when two souls that are destined to be together find each other, the streams of light flow together and a single brighter light goes forth from that united being.
As a symbol of this union, Thomas and Lauren will light their candle.
Pronouncement
Minister: For as much as T, and L have consented together
In Holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and this company, and have
Thereto given and pledged their faith, each to the other, and have declared the same, I now pronounce you husband and wife, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Those whom God hath joined together, let No man put asunder!
You may Kiss the Bride.
Introduction of couple: I now present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Smith.
